Etihad Airways has opened its new Etihad US Preclearance Lounge at Zayed International Airport, in Abu Dhabi, enhancing the travel experience for passengers flying to the United States.
The new lounge is located steps away from the existing US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Preclearance facility.
Etihad currently serves four US destinations with nonstop flights to Boston, Chicago, New York, and Washington DC The airline will also launch services to Atlanta in July 2025, further strengthening its commitment to the North American market.
“This new lounge marks another milestone in our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for our guests,” said John Wright, Chief Operations & Guest Officer at Etihad Airways.
“By combining our premium lounge service with the convenience of US Preclearance, we’re offering our guests an elevated journey through Abu Dhabi before they even board their flight. Zayed International is the only Middle East hub to offer this time-saving service.”
Flying with Etihad Airways to the US offers the unique advantage of the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Preclearance facility, one of only a few such facilities worldwide (Dublin and Shannon being two others).
By completing all US customs and immigration formalities before boarding in Abu Dhabi, guests arrive in the States as domestic passengers, saving valuable time upon arrival. Guests can simply collect their bags and go, or proceed seamlessly to their connecting flights.
